MARCUS HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Marcus Hook El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chichester SD school district, located in Marcus Hook, PA with about 315 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Marcus Hook El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Marcus Hook Elementary School is a public school located in the borough of Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Chichester School District. The school provides foundational education for young learners in the local community, emphasizing academic growth and social development within a supportive classroom environment. As part of the wider Chichester School District, it follows the district’s core mission to prepare students for future success by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

The school benefits from being part of a district-wide framework that coordinates curriculum and resources across its various campuses. Families can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official Chichester School District website. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character development, Marcus Hook Elementary strives to create an inclusive and engaging atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student population.

For more information, contact Marcus Hook El Sch at (610) 485-6881 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

711 Market Street
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
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MARCUS HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marcus Hook, PA with about 315 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Chichester SD
Total Students:
315
Teachers:
27.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 315 students

White
46.7%
Black or African American
26.7%
Two or more races
13.0%
Hispanic/Latino
12.7%
Asian
1.0%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.